Luke 21:9

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be terrified. These things must happen first, but the end will not come immediately.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But when you shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not immediately.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} when{G3752} ye shall hear{G191} of wars{G4171} and{G2532} tumults,{G181} be{G4422} not{G3361} terrified:{G4422} for{G1063} these things{G5023} must{G1163} needs come to pass{G1096} first;{G4412} but{G235} the end{G5056} is not{G3756} immediately.{G2112}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} when{G3752} ye shall hear{G191}{(G5661)} of wars{G4171} and{G2532} commotions{G181}, be{G4422} not{G3361} terrified{G4422}{(G5686)}: for{G1063} these things{G5023} must{G1163}{(G5748)} first{G4412} come to pass{G1096}{(G5635)}; but{G235} the end{G5056} is not{G3756} by and by{G2112}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    But when ye heare of warre and of dissencion: be not afrayd. For these thinges must fyrst come: but the ende foloweth not by and by.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But whan ye heare of warres and insurreccions, be not ye afrayed, for soch must come to passe, but the ende is not yet there so soone.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And when ye heare of warres and seditions, be not afraid: for these things must first come, but the ende foloweth not by and by.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But when ye heare of warres, and seditios, be not afraide: For these thinges must first come to passe, but the ende foloweth not by and by.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end› [is] ‹not by and by.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    When you hear of wars and disturbances, don't be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come immediately."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and when ye may hear of wars and uprisings, be not terrified, for it behoveth these things to happen first, but the end `is' not immediately.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And when news of wars and troubled times comes to your ears, have no fear; for these things have to be, but the end will not be now.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    When you hear of wars and disturbances, don't be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come immediately."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    And when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be afraid. For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once.”

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 24:6-8 : 6 'You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.' 7 'Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places.' 8 'All these are the beginning of birth pains.'
  • Mark 13:7-8 : 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
  • Luke 21:28 : 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.
  • Isa 51:12-13 : 12 I, I am the One who comforts you. Who are you that you should fear mortals who die, or humans who are like grass? 13 You have forgotten the Lord, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in constant fear every day because of the anger of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy. But where is the fury of the oppressor?
  • Luke 21:18-19 : 18 Yet not a single hair of your head will perish. 19 By your endurance, you will gain your lives.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Mark 13:6-10
    5 verses
    88%

    6 'Many will come in My name, claiming, "I am He," and will deceive many.'

    7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.

    8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

    9 'You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to councils and beaten in synagogues. On account of Me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.'

    10 And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations.

  • Matt 24:2-9
    8 verses
    86%

    2 Jesus said to them, 'Do you see all these things? Truly, I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.'

    3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately and said, 'Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?'

    4 Jesus answered them, 'Watch out that no one deceives you.'

    5 'For many will come in my name, claiming, "I am the Messiah," and will deceive many.'

    6 'You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.'

    7 'Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places.'

    8 'All these are the beginning of birth pains.'

    9 'Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of my name.'

  • Luke 21:10-12
    3 verses
    82%

    10 Then he said to them, 'Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.'

    11 There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places, as well as terrifying events and great signs from heaven.

    12 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors on account of my name.

  • Luke 21:6-8
    3 verses
    77%

    6 ‘As for these things you see, days are coming when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.’

    7 They asked him, 'Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?'

    8 He replied, 'Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, saying, “I am he,” and, “The time is near.” Do not follow them.'

  • Luke 21:31-33
    3 verses
    75%

    31 In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

    32 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

    33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

  • Mark 13:29-31
    3 verses
    75%

    29 In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—right at the door.

    30 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

    31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

  • Luke 21:20-22
    3 verses
    74%

    20 When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.

    21 Then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those inside the city must leave it, and those in the countryside must not enter it.

    22 For these are days of vengeance, so that all that is written may be fulfilled.

  • Luke 21:25-28
    4 verses
    73%

    25 There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth, distress among nations, confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves.

    26 People will faint from fear and the expectation of what is coming upon the world, because the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

    27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

    28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.

  • Matt 24:33-35
    3 verses
    72%

    33 In the same way, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door.

    34 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.

    35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

  • Matt 24:14-15
    2 verses
    72%

    14 'And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.'

    15 'So when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),'

  • Matt 10:22-23
    2 verses
    71%

    22 You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

    23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. For truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.

  • Mark 13:21
    70%

    21 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or ‘Look, there He is!’ do not believe it.

  • Luke 21:35-36
    2 verses
    69%

    35 For it will come upon all who live on the face of the earth as a snare.

    36 Be vigilant and pray at all times, so that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.

  • 1 Thess 5:3
    69%

    3 While people are saying, "Peace and safety," sudden destruction will come upon them like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

  • Mark 13:4
    69%

    4 'Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that all these things are about to be fulfilled?

  • Mark 13:13-14
    2 verses
    69%

    13 Everyone will hate you because of My name, but the one who endures to the end will be saved.

    14 When you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be, as spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.

  • Mark 13:23
    69%

    23 So be on guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.

  • Luke 17:23
    69%

    23 People will say to you, 'Look, there he is!' or 'Here he is!' Do not go running off after them.

  • Matt 24:23
    69%

    23 At that time, if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Messiah!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it.

  • Mark 13:33
    68%

    33 Be on guard! Stay alert and pray, because you do not know when the time will come.